Rajmachi Fireflies

Fireflies : Fireflies or lightning bugs make light within their bodies. This process is called bioluminescence and is shared by many other organisms,mostly sea-living or marine organisms. Fireflies light up to attract a mate. To do this, the fireflies contain specialized cells in theirabdomen that make light.

Rajmachi is a fort in Karjat region. There are two forts which were built by Shivaji Emperor during 17th century. It is a famous spot for trekking. It is a 17 km trekking distance from Lonavla. Rajmachi fort is a strategic fort overlooking Borghat(ghat between Mumbai and Pune) which was a historical trade route. Rajmachi peak has two fortified structures – the Shrivardhan fort and Manoranjan fort. Rajmachi can be reached by 2 ways, the tough route from Kondivide village near Karjat and the other easy but long way route from Lonavala. In rainy season this place is filled with giant waterfalls and greenery.

Itinerary of the event:

Day 1: Saturday, 27th May 17

Meeting Point: 01.28 pm @ Dadar Central Station on 27th May 17 (Platform No : 4)We will be starting with the CST - Karjat fast Local (time-table given below)Catch Local Transport for Kondivade from Karjat StationReach Kondane Village by 4pmEvening Tea / Snack at KondaneStart Trek for Rajmachi by 5pmEnjoy fireflies at the Rajmachi JungleReach Udhewadi village by 9pmWe will staying at the Villager House , So please carry Bedding / Sleeping Bag.Post Dinner , we will go for Night Walk to see more Fireflies

Day 2: Sunday, 28th May 17

Wake up at 6amVisit Shreevardhan FortBack to Villager House for BreakfastFun in the LakeLunch timePost Lunch we will start our return JourneyReach Kondane Village by 6pmEvening TeaReach Karjat by 7pmCatch Karjat - CST Fast Local and Reach Dadar by 9.30pm

TORCH with extra batteries (compulsory)Sleeping bed, warm clothes (compulsory)Medicine those if u require usually (Optional)A good trekking shoes, extra pair of flotters.A haversack to put in all the things to be carried….so that one has ones hands free while trekking.Pleases do not carry sling bags or Jholas.Please avoid wearing Gold and other ornaments.Pack yr bags to save them from getting wet.

You may board the same Karjat train from the station of their convenience and meet us in the train directly. (Get into second compartment from CST side) (Missing the train means missing the trek, So try to be on time)